When you land an interview, there are bound to be some tough questions that you must answer. For many interviewees, one especially touchy subject hinges around past employment. You’ll inevitably be asked about past jobs that you’ve had, and it can be hard to know exactly how to answer. The good news is, by keeping…
When you are applying for a job, you’ll need to provide information about who you are and what your credentials are. As you go through the process of looking for work, it’s imperative you are honest at all times. Lying during your job search won’t help you land a job and it could lead to…
An improving economy and low unemployment has made it harder than ever for companies to capture top talent. That’s why it’s so important your hiring process doesn’t scare away candidates who would be a great fit for your team. Your hiring process needs to be optimized to ensure you’re finding candidates who are right for…
Performance reviews are often dreaded by managers and staff, but they are a necessary evil to ensure employees are meeting – or exceeding – expectations within your organization. While performance reviews can seem like a hassle, they can serve a purpose at helping your team to do better… provided they are done correctly. If you…
If you want to get hired, you have to give companies what they are looking for. This means you need to know what skills and abilities are in demand. While the hard skills you need are going to vary by industry, certain soft skills are usually prized by managers across the board in a wide…
If you are a strong leader with manufacturing experience and good attention to detail, working as a production supervisor could be an ideal career path. Production supervisors have tremendous responsibility in making certain that quality products get made. Within this position, you will oversee manufacturing staff, inspire and motivate employees, and maintain order and control…
Working as a legal secretary gives you a chance to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment where you can really make a difference. Legal secretaries can make a good living, do interesting work and provide important support services to attorneys and the clients those attorneys represent. If you are looking for work as a…
An interview is one of the most important parts of your job search. When an employer has reviewed your resume and decided to call you in, you’ve gotten over one of the biggest hurdles of a successful job search: being noticed. Now, you need to make a favorable impression – and that means avoiding interview…
Service technicians are needed in virtually every industry where mechanical items need to be repaired. From aircraft service technicians to techs who handle automotive repairs, there are a myriad of jobs that repair professionals can do. With steady demand for repair work, you should be able to find a great job doing service tech work,…
SmartTalent has hot jobs available right now for production supervisors in Seattle and Everett. There are both temporary and direct hire jobs available for qualified candidates. Production supervisors need to be prepared to do hands-on work themselves, but also take an advanced role in supervising and directing other workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports…